Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 30:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 30:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 30:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is sending messages on ships to scare people in Ethiopia who are not paying attention, just like He did with Egypt a long time ago. Something big and scary is going to happen to teach them a lesson.

Ezekiel 30:9: In that day shall messengers go forth from me in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid, and great pain shall come upon them, as in the day of Egypt: for, lo, it cometh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:9

Ezekiel 30:9 speaks of future tidings causing fear among nations, while Isaiah 42:9 emphasizes the positive new things God will do.

Isaiah 42:9: Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Ezekiel 30:9 forewarns of fear among nations, whereas Isaiah 41:10 reassures people not to fear because God is with them.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Ezekiel 30:9 predicts calamity, contradicting Jeremiah 29:11 which promises plans for peace and not disaster.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Ezekiel 30:9 mentions fear coming from messages, while Psalm 23:4 states there is no need to fear evil.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Ezekiel 30:9 talks about the spread of fear, while 1 Thessalonians 5:3 speaks of sudden destruction despite claims of peace and safety.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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